November 2012

FEATURES

Top U.S. Business Climates
Competition Is Fun
North Carolina’s governor explains her state’s consistently strong performance — and first-place finish this year — in Site Selection's annual ranking of state business climates.

Ports & Free Trade Zones
No Boundaries
No man is an island, but some of the best enclaves for industry are.

Business Retention
Please Don't Go
State incentives to retain jobs evolve with the times, but defining “at risk” can be tricky.

San Bernardino County, California
Room to Grow
Affordable land, abundant labor supply, low cost of living make the High Desert area of San Bernardino County a magnet for expanding industrial firms.

Malaysia
Follow the Leader
Malaysia’s leadership role in intellectual property rights and regional trade agreement negotiations ensure its status as a top global trading hub and competitive location for high-tech investment.

Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
Exceeding Expectations
A site in eastern Germany had all the right ingredients for a leading solar panel manufacturer.